/* ==========================================================================
   Components
   ========================================================================== */

/* Buttons */
.btn {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: var(--space-sm) var(--space-lg);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 500;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.btn-primary {
    background-color: var(--color-deep-forest-green);
    color: var(--color-warm-ivory);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-charcoal);
    color: var(--color-soft-gold);
}

.btn-outline {
    background-color: transparent;
    border-color: var(--color-deep-forest-green);
    color: var(--color-deep-forest-green);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-deep-forest-green);
    color: var(--color-warm-ivory);
}

/* Cards */
.card {
    background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: var(--space-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: box-shadow var(--transition-normal);
}

.card:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

/* Button Gold */
.btn-gold {
    border-color: var(--color-soft-gold);
    color: var(--color-soft-gold);
    background-color: transparent;
}

.btn-gold:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-soft-gold);
    color: var(--color-warm-ivory);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Navigation Bar
   ========================================================================== */
.navbar {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 1000;
    background-color: transparent;
    transition: background-color var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal), padding var(--transition-normal);
    padding: var(--space-md) 0;
}

.navbar.scrolled {
    background-color: var(--color-warm-ivory);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    padding: var(--space-sm) 0;
}

.navbar-container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.navbar-logo {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-soft-gold);
    transition: color var(--transition-normal);
}

.navbar.scrolled .navbar-logo {
    color: var(--color-charcoal);
}

/* Nav Links - Desktop */
.navbar-menu {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-xl);
}

.nav-links {
    display: flex;
    list-style: none;
    gap: var(--space-md);
}

.nav-link {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--color-pure-white);
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.navbar.scrolled .nav-link {
    color: var(--color-charcoal);
}

.nav-link:hover, .navbar.scrolled .nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--color-soft-gold);
}

.nav-link.active, .navbar.scrolled .nav-link.active {
    color: var(--color-soft-gold);
}

.nav-link::after {
    display: block;
    content: "";
    height: 2px;
    width: 100%;
    background-color: var(--color-soft-gold);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

/* Dropdown */
.has-dropdown {
    position: relative;
}

.dropdown-icon {
    font-size: 0.8em;
    margin-left: 4px;
}

.dropdown-menu {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    background-color: var(--color-warm-ivory);
    list-style: none;
    min-width: 250px;
    padding: var(--space-sm) 0;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(10px);
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.has-dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.dropdown-link {
    display: block;
    padding: var(--space-xs) var(--space-md);
    color: var(--color-charcoal);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.dropdown-link:hover {
    background-color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.1);
    color: var(--color-soft-gold);
}

/* Hamburger Menu */
.hamburger {
    display: none;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
    z-index: 1001;
}

.hamburger-line {
    width: 30px;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--color-soft-gold);
    transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.navbar.scrolled .hamburger-line {
    background-color: var(--color-charcoal);
}

/* Mobile Menu Styles */
@media (max-width: 1023px) {
    .hamburger {
        display: flex;
    }
    
    .navbar-menu {
        position: fixed;
        top: 0;
        left: 0;
        width: 100%;
        height: 100vh;
        background-color: var(--color-warm-ivory);
        flex-direction: column;
        justify-content: center;
        align-items: center;
        opacity: 0;
        visibility: hidden;
        transform: translateY(-100%);
        transition: transform var(--transition-slow), opacity var(--transition-slow), visibility var(--transition-slow);
        gap: var(--space-lg);
    }
    
    .navbar-menu.is-active {
        opacity: 1;
        visibility: visible;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
    
    .nav-links {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        gap: var(--space-lg);
    }
    
    .nav-link {
        color: var(--color-charcoal);
        font-size: 1.5rem;
        font-family: var(--font-heading);
    }

    .navbar.scrolled .nav-link {
        color: var(--color-charcoal);
    }
    
    .dropdown-menu {
        position: static;
        box-shadow: none;
        background: transparent;
        text-align: center;
        padding-top: var(--space-sm);
        display: none;
    }

    .has-dropdown.mobile-active .dropdown-menu {
        display: block;
        opacity: 1;
        visibility: visible;
        transform: none;
    }
    
    .dropdown-link {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
        padding: var(--space-xs) 0;
    }

    /* Hamburger Animation */
    .hamburger.is-active .hamburger-line {
        background-color: var(--color-charcoal);
    }
    .hamburger.is-active .hamburger-line:nth-child(1) {
        transform: translateY(8px) rotate(45deg);
    }
    .hamburger.is-active .hamburger-line:nth-child(2) {
        opacity: 0;
    }
    .hamburger.is-active .hamburger-line:nth-child(3) {
        transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(-45deg);
    }

    /* Staggered animation */
    .navbar-menu.is-active .nav-item {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(20px);
        animation: slideUpFade 0.4s forwards;
    }
    
    .navbar-menu.is-active .nav-item:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.1s; }
    .navbar-menu.is-active .nav-item:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
    .navbar-menu.is-active .nav-item:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.3s; }
    .navbar-menu.is-active .nav-item:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 0.4s; }
    .navbar-menu.is-active .nav-item:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: 0.5s; }
    .navbar-menu.is-active .nav-item:nth-child(6) { animation-delay: 0.6s; }
    .navbar-menu.is-active .CTA-btn {
        opacity: 0;
        animation: slideUpFade 0.4s 0.7s forwards;
    }

    @keyframes slideUpFade {
        to {
            opacity: 1;
            transform: translateY(0);
        }
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Hero Section
   ========================================================================== */
.hero {
    position: relative;
    height: 100vh;
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-background {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: -2;
    background-color: var(--color-deep-forest-green);
    background-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1542385151-efd9000785a0?q=80&w=2500&auto=format&fit=crop'); /* Fallback Image */
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
}

.hero-video {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.hero-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: -1;
    /* Dark overlay gradient (forest green with opacity) */
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(26, 46, 26, 0.4), rgba(26, 46, 26, 0.6));
}

.hero-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    color: var(--color-warm-ivory);
    z-index: 1;
    padding-top: var(--space-3xl);
}

.hero-eyebrow {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    color: var(--color-soft-gold);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.hero-title {
    font-size:  3rem; font-size: 3rem; font-size:  clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4rem);
    color: var(--color-warm-ivory);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    line-height: 1.1;
    text-align: center;
}

.hero-subtitle {
    font-size:  1rem; font-size: 1rem; font-size:  clamp(1rem, 5vw, 4rem);
    color: rgba(247, 243, 237, 0.8); /* Ivory at 80% opacity */
    max-width: 600px;
    margin-inline: auto;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
    line-height: 1.6;
    text-align: center;
}

.hero-cta {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--space-md);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
}

/* Hero Specific Buttons */
.btn-gold-fill {
    background-color: var(--color-soft-gold);
    color: var(--color-deep-forest-green);
    border-color: var(--color-soft-gold);
}

.btn-gold-fill:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-warm-ivory);
    color: var(--color-deep-forest-green);
    border-color: var(--color-warm-ivory);
}

.btn-outline-ivory {
    background-color: transparent;
    border-color: var(--color-warm-ivory);
    color: var(--color-warm-ivory);
}

.btn-outline-ivory:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-warm-ivory);
    color: var(--color-charcoal);
}

/* Scroll Indicator */
.hero-scroll-indicator {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: var(--space-xl);
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    color: var(--color-warm-ivory);
    animation: bounce 2s infinite;
    z-index: 10;
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Journey Category Template (Hero)
   ========================================================================== */
.journey-hero {
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    justify-content: center;
}

.breadcrumb-container {
    position: absolute;
    top: calc(var(--space-xl) + 60px); /* Below navbar */
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 10;
    padding-inline: var(--space-md);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .breadcrumb-container {
        padding-inline: var(--space-lg);
    }
}

.breadcrumb {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: rgba(247, 243, 237, 0.6);
}

.breadcrumb a {
    color: inherit;
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.breadcrumb a:hover {
    color: var(--color-warm-ivory);
}

.breadcrumb span {
    color: var(--color-warm-ivory);
}

.hero-eyebrow {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.hero-subtitle {
    max-width: 640px;
    margin-inline: auto;
    color: rgba(247, 243, 237, 0.8);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Journey Category Template (Intro Strip)
   ========================================================================== */
.intro-quote {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto var(--space-2xl);
}

.intro-quote-text {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size:  1.8rem; font-size: 1.8rem; font-size:  clamp(1.8rem, 5vw, 4rem);
    line-height: 1.4;
    font-weight: 400;
}

.intro-stats-grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-xl);
    align-items: center;
}

.intro-stat-item {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 250px;
}

.intro-stat-icon {
    display: block;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.intro-stat-text {
    color: var(--color-warm-ivory);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.intro-stat-text strong {
    font-weight: 500;
}

.intro-stat-divider {
    width: 60px;
    height: 1px;
    background-color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.3); /* Thin gold */
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .intro-stats-grid {
        flex-direction: row;
        justify-content: center;
        align-items: flex-start;
    }
    
    .intro-stat-divider {
        width: 1px;
        height: 60px;
        margin-top: 10px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Journey Category Template (Process Timeline)
   ========================================================================== */
.process-timeline {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-2xl);
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.process-line {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 40px; /* Aligned with icon center on mobile */
    bottom: 0;
    width: 2px;
    border-left: 2px dashed rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.4); /* Gold dashed */
    z-index: 0;
}

.process-step {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    padding-left: 80px; /* space for icon on the left */
}

.process-icon {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0;
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background-color: var(--color-warm-ivory); /* cover line */
    color: var(--color-soft-gold);
}

.process-number {
    position: absolute;
    left: 55px; /* Offset to overlap icon */
    top: 45px;
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    background-color: var(--color-soft-gold);
    color: var(--color-deep-forest-green);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px var(--color-warm-ivory);
}

.process-title {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
    color: var(--color-deep-charcoal);
    margin-top: 15px;
}

.process-desc {
    color: var(--text-primary);
    line-height: 1.6;
    max-width: 400px;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .process-timeline {
        flex-direction: row;
        gap: var(--space-xl);
    }
    
    .process-line {
        top: 40px; /* Center of icon vertically */
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        bottom: auto;
        height: 2px;
        width: 100%;
        border-left: none;
        border-top: 2px dashed rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.4);
    }
    
    .process-step {
        padding-left: 0;
        align-items: center;
        text-align: center;
        flex: 1;
    }
    
    .process-icon {
        position: relative;
        left: auto;
        top: auto;
        margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    }
    
    .process-number {
        left: 50%;
        top: 50px;
        margin-left: 15px;
    }
    
    .process-title {
        margin-top: var(--space-md);
    }
    
    .process-desc {
        max-width: 250px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Journey Category Template (Testimonial)
   ========================================================================== */
.testimonial-single {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
    z-index: 1;
}

.quote-mark {
    position: absolute;
    top: -40px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    font-size: 8rem;
    line-height: 1;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    opacity: 0.2; /* sits behind text */
    z-index: -1;
}

.testimonial-quote {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size:  1.8rem; font-size: 1.8rem; font-size:  clamp(1.8rem, 5vw, 4rem);
    line-height: 1.4;
    font-weight: 400;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

.testimonial-attribution {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Journey Category Template (FAQ Accordion)
   ========================================================================== */
.faq-container {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.faq-item {
    background-color: transparent;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.3); /* thin gold border */
}

.faq-question {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: left;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    padding: var(--space-md) 0;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--color-deep-charcoal);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.faq-icon {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-question[aria-expanded="true"] .faq-icon {
    transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.faq-answer {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.3s ease-in-out;
}

.faq-answer-inner {
    padding: 0 0 var(--space-md);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.hero-scroll-indicator:hover {
    opacity: 1;
}

@keyframes bounce {
    0%, 20%, 50%, 80%, 100% {
        transform: translateY(0) translateX(-50%);
    }
    40% {
        transform: translateY(-20px) translateX(-50%);
    }
    60% {
        transform: translateY(-10px) translateX(-50%);
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Philosophy Section
   ========================================================================== */
.philosophy {
    color: var(--color-warm-ivory);
}

.philosophy-quote {
    font-size:  2rem; font-size: 2rem; font-size:  clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem);
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--color-warm-ivory);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-3xl);
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.philosophy-stats {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-xl);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .philosophy-stats {
        flex-direction: row;
        justify-content: space-between;
        align-items: stretch;
        gap: var(--space-md);
    }
}

.stat-item {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    padding: var(--space-md);
}

.stat-icon {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--color-soft-gold);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.stat-title {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: var(--color-soft-gold);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
    text-align: center;
}

.stat-desc {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: rgba(247, 243, 237, 0.9);
    text-align: center;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.stat-divider {
    display: none;
    width: 1px;
    background-color: var(--color-soft-gold);
    opacity: 0.3;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .stat-divider {
        display: block;
    }
}

/* Mobile divider */
.stat-divider-mobile {
    width: 100px;
    height: 1px;
    background-color: var(--color-soft-gold);
    opacity: 0.3;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .stat-divider-mobile {
        display: none;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Who We Serve Section
   ========================================================================== */
.who-we-serve {
    overflow: hidden; /* Prevent horizontal scrollbars from side-sliding elements */
}

.personas {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-3xl);
}

.persona-row {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-lg);
    background-color: var(--color-warm-ivory);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: box-shadow var(--transition-normal);
}

.persona-row:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .persona-row {
        flex-direction: row;
        align-items: center;
        background-color: transparent;
        border-radius: 0;
        box-shadow: none;
        gap: var(--space-3xl);
    }
    
    .persona-row:hover {
        box-shadow: none; /* No shadow on desktop since background is transparent */
    }
    
    .persona-row.reverse {
        flex-direction: row-reverse;
    }
}

.persona-image-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 300px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg) 0 0;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .persona-image-wrapper {
        flex: 1;
        height: 450px;
        border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    }
}

.persona-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.8s ease;
}

.persona-row:hover .persona-image {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.image-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.2); /* Warm gold overlay */
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.persona-row:hover .image-overlay {
    opacity: 1;
}

.persona-content {
    padding: var(--space-md) var(--space-lg) var(--space-xl);
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .persona-content {
        flex: 1;
        padding: 0;
    }
}

.persona-tag {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: var(--color-soft-gold);
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.persona-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size:  2rem; font-size: 2rem; font-size:  clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem);
    color: var(--color-deep-forest-green);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.persona-desc {
    color: var(--color-charcoal);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.persona-link {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-soft-gold);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 2px;
}

.persona-link::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background-color: var(--color-soft-gold);
    transition: width var(--transition-normal);
}

.persona-link:hover::after {
    width: 100%;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Experiences Section (Grid & Filtering)
   ========================================================================== */
.experiences {
    background-color: var(--bg-primary); /* Ivory */
}

.filter-tabs {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
}

.filter-btn {
    background: transparent;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-soft-gold);
    color: var(--color-charcoal);
    padding: 0.5rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.filter-btn:hover,
.filter-btn.active {
    background-color: var(--color-soft-gold);
    color: var(--color-warm-ivory);
}

.experiences-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-lg);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .experiences-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .experiences-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
        gap: var(--space-xl);
    }
}

.experience-card {
    background-color: var(--color-pure-white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: transform var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal), opacity var(--transition-normal);
}

/* For JS filtering transition */
.experience-card.fade-out {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.95);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.experience-card.hidden {
    display: none;
}

.experience-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.card-image-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    padding-bottom: 56.25%; /* 16:9 Fallback */
    overflow: hidden;
}
@supports (aspect-ratio: 16 / 9) {
    .card-image-wrapper {
        padding-bottom: 0;
        aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
    }
}

.card-image {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.experience-card:hover .card-image {
    transform: scale(1.05); /* 5% zoom */
}

.card-badge {
    position: absolute;
    padding: 6px 12px;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    z-index: 2;
}

.destination-badge {
    top: var(--space-sm);
    left: var(--space-sm);
    background-color: var(--color-soft-gold);
    color: var(--color-deep-forest-green);
}

.duration-badge {
    top: var(--space-sm);
    right: var(--space-sm);
    background-color: rgba(26, 46, 26, 0.85); /* Forest green overlay */
    color: var(--color-warm-ivory);
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.card-body {
    padding: var(--space-lg);
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.card-category {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: var(--color-soft-gold);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.card-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--color-deep-forest-green);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.card-desc {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--color-charcoal);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    line-height: 1.5;
    /* Clamp to 2 lines */
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.card-benefits {
    list-style: none;
    margin-top: auto;
    padding-top: var(--space-md);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

.card-benefits li {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--color-charcoal);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 8px;
}

.card-benefits li span {
    color: var(--color-soft-gold);
    font-weight: bold;
}

.card-footer {
    padding: var(--space-md) var(--space-lg);
    background-color: #fbfbfb; /* Slightly off-white to contrast */
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.card-price {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-deep-forest-green);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Investment / Pricing Section
   ========================================================================== */
.investment-intro {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size:  1.5rem; font-size: 1.5rem; font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--color-soft-gold);
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto var(--space-2xl) auto;
}

.pricing-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-lg);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
    align-items: center;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .pricing-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
        gap: var(--space-md);
    }
}

.pricing-card {
    background-color: var(--color-warm-ivory);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: var(--space-xl);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: transform var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal);
    position: relative;
    height: 100%;
}

.pricing-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.pricing-card.featured {
    border: 2px solid var(--color-soft-gold);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    transform: scale(1.03);
    z-index: 1;
    background-color: var(--color-pure-white);
}

.pricing-card.featured:hover {
    transform: scale(1.03) translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}

@media (max-width: 1023px) {
    .pricing-card.featured {
        transform: scale(1);
        margin-top: var(--space-md);
    }
    .pricing-card.featured:hover {
        transform: translateY(-5px);
    }
}

.popular-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    background-color: var(--color-soft-gold);
    color: var(--color-deep-forest-green);
    padding: 6px 16px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

.pricing-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
    padding-bottom: var(--space-lg);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

.pricing-tier {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--color-deep-forest-green);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.pricing-price {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-soft-gold);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.pricing-unit {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--color-charcoal);
}

.pricing-desc {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--color-charcoal);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.pricing-features {
    list-style: none;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
    flex: 1;
}

.pricing-features li {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--color-charcoal);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
}

.pricing-features li span {
    color: var(--color-soft-gold);
    font-weight: bold;
}

.pricing-footer {
    margin-top: auto;
}

.w-100 {
    width: 100%;
}

.investment-note {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--color-charcoal);
    opacity: 0.8;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Testimonials Section
   ========================================================================== */
.testimonials {
    background-color: var(--color-warm-ivory);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.testimonial-slider-container {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
    padding: var(--space-xl) 0;
}

.quote-mark {
    position: absolute;
    top: -30px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 10rem;
    line-height: 1;
    color: var(--color-soft-gold);
    opacity: 0.15;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* 
   We use CSS Grid to stack all slides on top of each other.
   The container automatically scales to the height of the tallest slide,
   preventing layout jumps entirely without needing JS height calculation!
*/
.testimonial-slides {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-areas: "slide";
    align-items: center;
    z-index: 1;
}

.testimonial-slide {
    grid-area: slide;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity 0.8s ease, visibility 0.8s ease;
}

.testimonial-slide.active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    z-index: 2;
}

.testimonial-text {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size:  1.5rem; font-size: 1.5rem; font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--color-deep-forest-green);
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin: 0 auto var(--space-lg) auto;
    max-width: 750px;
}

.testimonial-author {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-charcoal);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.testimonial-trip {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: var(--color-muted-sage);
}

.slider-controls {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: var(--space-xl);
    margin-top: var(--space-xl);
    z-index: 2;
    position: relative;
}

.slider-arrow {
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    color: var(--color-soft-gold);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: var(--space-xs);
    transition: transform var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}

.slider-arrow:hover {
    color: var(--color-deep-forest-green);
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.slider-dots {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
}

.slider-dot {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    border: none;
    padding: 0;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background-color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.slider-dot:hover {
    background-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}

.slider-dot.active {
    background-color: var(--color-soft-gold);
    transform: scale(1.2);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Trust Strip Section
   ========================================================================== */
.trust-strip {
    overflow: hidden;
}

.trust-label {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    color: var(--color-muted-sage);
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

.marquee-container {
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    padding: var(--space-md) 0;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-3xl);
}

/* Fading edges for marquee */
.marquee-container::before,
.marquee-container::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    width: 15%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.marquee-container::before {
    left: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--color-pure-white) 0%, transparent 100%);
}

.marquee-container::after {
    right: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to left, var(--color-pure-white) 0%, transparent 100%);
}

.marquee-content {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    width: max-content;
    animation: marqueeScroll 25s linear infinite;
}

.marquee-container:hover .marquee-content {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

@keyframes marqueeScroll {
    0% { transform: translateX(0); }
    100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

.marquee-item {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size:  1.25rem; font-size: 1.25rem; font-size:  clamp(1.25rem, 5vw, 4rem);
    color: var(--color-charcoal);
    opacity: 0.5;
    padding: 0 var(--space-2xl);
    transition: opacity var(--transition-normal);
    cursor: default;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.marquee-item:hover {
    opacity: 1;
}

.trust-pillars {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-xl);
    text-align: center;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    padding-top: var(--space-2xl);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .trust-pillars {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
        gap: var(--space-md);
    }
}

.trust-pillar {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
}

.trust-icon {
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
    line-height: 1; /* Best practice for emoji rendering */
}

.trust-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--color-deep-forest-green);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.trust-desc {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--color-charcoal);
    opacity: 0.8;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Blog Preview Section
   ========================================================================== */
.blog-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-xl);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .blog-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .blog-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }
}

.blog-card {
    background-color: var(--color-pure-white);
    /* For an editorial feel, we use a very subtle shadow and a delicate border */
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.03); 
    transition: transform var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
}

.blog-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}

.blog-image-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.8s ease;
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-image {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.blog-body {
    padding: var(--space-lg);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex: 1;
}

.blog-category {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    color: var(--color-soft-gold);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
    display: block;
}

.blog-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    color: var(--color-deep-forest-green);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.blog-excerpt {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--color-charcoal);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
    /* CSS truncating to exactly 2 lines */
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
    opacity: 0.85;
}

.blog-meta {
    margin-top: auto;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
    padding-top: var(--space-md);
}

.read-time {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--color-charcoal);
    opacity: 0.7;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Newsletter Section
   ========================================================================== */
.newsletter-icon {
    display: inline-flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.newsletter-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size:  2rem; font-size: 2rem; font-size:  clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.newsletter-subtext {
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto var(--space-2xl) auto;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    opacity: 0.75;
}

.newsletter-form-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 550px;
    margin: 0 auto var(--space-md) auto;
}

.newsletter-form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-md);
    transition: opacity var(--transition-normal), visibility var(--transition-normal);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .newsletter-form {
        flex-direction: row;
        gap: 0;
        background-color: transparent;
        border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    }
}

.newsletter-input {
    flex: 1;
    padding: var(--space-md) var(--space-lg);
    border: 1px solid rgba(247, 243, 237, 0.3);
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--color-warm-ivory);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    outline: none;
    transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.newsletter-input::placeholder {
    color: rgba(247, 243, 237, 0.5);
}

.newsletter-input:focus {
    border-color: var(--color-soft-gold);
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .newsletter-input {
        border-right: none;
        border-top-right-radius: 0;
        border-bottom-right-radius: 0;
    }
    .newsletter-btn {
        border-top-left-radius: 0;
        border-bottom-left-radius: 0;
        white-space: nowrap;
    }
}

.newsletter-btn {
    padding: var(--space-md) var(--space-xl);
}

.newsletter-success {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--color-soft-gold);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity var(--transition-normal), visibility var(--transition-normal);
}

.newsletter-success.active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}

.newsletter-form.hidden {
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.newsletter-microcopy {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    opacity: 0.5;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Consultation Section
   ========================================================================== */
.consultation-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .consultation-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        min-height: 800px; /* Ensures balanced columns visually */
    }
}

.consultation-left {
    padding: var(--space-3xl) var(--space-lg);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}

.consultation-left-content {
    max-width: 500px;
    width: 100%;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .consultation-left {
        justify-content: flex-end; /* Push content towards center seam */
        padding: var(--space-3xl);
    }
}

.consultation-image-wrapper {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 4/3;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.consultation-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.consultation-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size:  2rem; font-size: 2rem; font-size:  clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem);
    color: var(--color-charcoal);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.consultation-text {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--color-charcoal);
    opacity: 0.85;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.consultation-trust {
    list-style: none;
}

.consultation-trust li {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--color-charcoal);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.consultation-trust li span {
    color: var(--color-soft-gold);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

/* Right Side - Form */
.consultation-right {
    padding: var(--space-3xl) var(--space-lg);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}

.consultation-form-container {
    max-width: 550px;
    width: 100%;
    position: relative;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .consultation-right {
        justify-content: flex-start; /* Push content towards center seam */
        padding: var(--space-3xl);
    }
}

.consult-form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-lg);
    transition: opacity var(--transition-normal), visibility var(--transition-normal);
}

.consult-form.hidden {
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.form-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 20px; /* Space reserved for inline error msg */
}

.form-row {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    /* gap provided by form-group padding */
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .form-row {
        flex-direction: row;
        gap: var(--space-md);
    }
    .form-group.half {
        flex: 1;
    }
}

.form-label {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-charcoal);
}

.form-label .optional {
    font-weight: 400;
    opacity: 0.6;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.form-input {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    background-color: var(--color-pure-white);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--color-charcoal);
    transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-input:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--color-soft-gold);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.15);
}

.form-textarea {
    resize: vertical;
    min-height: 120px;
}

.form-select {
    appearance: none;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;charset=UTF-8,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%232d2d2d' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3e%3cpolyline points='6 9 12 15 18 9'%3e%3c/polyline%3e%3c/svg%3e");
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-position: right 16px center;
    background-size: 16px;
    padding-right: 40px;
}

/* Form Error States */
.form-error {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: #e53e3e; /* muted red */
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
}

.form-group.has-error .form-input {
    border-color: #e53e3e;
}

.form-group.has-error .form-error {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
    visibility: visible;
}

.form-microcopy {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--color-charcoal);
    opacity: 0.7;
    margin-top: -10px; /* Pull closer to button */
}

/* Success State */
.consult-success {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    text-align: center;
    background-color: var(--color-warm-ivory);
    padding: var(--space-2xl);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity var(--transition-normal), visibility var(--transition-normal);
}

.consult-success.active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}

.success-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: var(--color-deep-forest-green);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.success-text {
    color: var(--color-charcoal);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Footer Section
   ========================================================================== */
.bg-deep-charcoal {
    background-color: #1a1a1a;
    color: var(--color-warm-ivory);
}

.footer {
    padding: var(--space-3xl) 0 var(--space-xl) 0;
}

.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-3xl);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-3xl);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: var(--space-2xl);
    }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 2fr 1.5fr 1.5fr 2fr;
    }
}

.footer-col {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.footer-logo {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: var(--color-soft-gold);
    text-decoration: none;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.footer-mission {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    opacity: 0.75;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
    max-width: 300px;
}

.footer-socials {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--space-md);
}

.social-icon {
    color: var(--color-warm-ivory);
    opacity: 0.7;
    transition: color var(--transition-fast), opacity var(--transition-fast);
}

.social-icon:hover {
    color: var(--color-soft-gold);
    opacity: 1;
}

.footer-heading {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--color-warm-ivory);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.footer-links {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
}

.footer-links a, .footer-contact-info a {
    display: inline-block;
    padding-block: 8px; /* Increases tap target */
    color: var(--color-warm-ivory) !important;
    opacity: 0.75;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: opacity var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-links a:hover, .footer-contact-info a:hover, .footer-legal a:hover {
    opacity: 1;
}

.footer-contact-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.footer-btn {
    padding: 10px 20px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    align-self: flex-start;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.footer-trust {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    opacity: 0.6;
}

/* Link hover: gold underline slide-in animation */
.hover-underline {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}

.hover-underline::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 0;
    height: 1px;
    bottom: -2px;
    left: 0;
    background-color: var(--color-soft-gold);
    transition: width var(--transition-normal);
}

.hover-underline:hover::after {
    width: 100%;
}

.footer-bottom {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-md);
    align-items: center;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.3); /* Thin gold divider */
    padding-top: var(--space-lg);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    opacity: 0.6;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .footer-bottom {
        flex-direction: row;
        justify-content: space-between;
    }
}

.footer-legal {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.footer-legal a {
    color: var(--color-warm-ivory);
    text-decoration: none;
    position: relative;
}

.separator {
    opacity: 0.5;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Polish & Micro-interactions
   ========================================================================== */

/* Page Loader */
body {
    transition: opacity 0.6s ease;
}
body.page-loading {
    overflow: hidden;
}

.page-loader {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-color: var(--color-warm-ivory);
    z-index: 9999;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    transition: opacity 0.6s ease, visibility 0.6s ease;
}

.page-loader.fade-out {
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
}

.loader-brand {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: var(--color-soft-gold);
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    animation: pulse 1.5s infinite ease-in-out alternate;
}

@keyframes pulse {
    0% { opacity: 0.5; transform: scale(0.98); }
    100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.02); }
}

/* Scroll Progress Bar */
.scroll-progress {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background-color: var(--color-soft-gold);
    width: 0%;
    z-index: 10000;
    transition: width 0.1s ease-out;
}

/* Back to Top Button */
.back-to-top {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: var(--space-xl);
    right: var(--space-xl);
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    background-color: var(--color-pure-white);
    color: var(--color-deep-forest-green);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    z-index: 1000;
    cursor: pointer;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.back-to-top.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.back-to-top:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-deep-forest-green);
    color: var(--color-pure-white);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

/* Cookie Banner */
.cookie-banner {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background-color: var(--color-deep-forest-green);
    color: var(--color-warm-ivory);
    padding: var(--space-md) var(--space-xl);
    z-index: 9998;
    transform: translateY(100%);
    transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
    box-shadow: 0 -4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}

.cookie-banner.visible {
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.cookie-content {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-md);
    text-align: center;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .cookie-content {
        flex-direction: row;
        justify-content: space-between;
        text-align: left;
    }
}

.cookie-text {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin: 0;
}

.cookie-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--space-md);
}

.cookie-btn {
    padding: 8px 16px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

/* Ripple Effect */
.btn {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.ripple {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    transform: scale(0);
    animation: ripple-anim 0.6s linear;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.btn-ghost .ripple {
    background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

@keyframes ripple-anim {
    to {
        transform: scale(4);
        opacity: 0;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Journey Category Template (Featured Journey)
   ========================================================================== */
.featured-journey-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    transition: box-shadow var(--transition-normal), transform var(--transition-normal);
    background-color: var(--color-warm-ivory);
}

.featured-journey-card:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.featured-image-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    /* On mobile, limit height */
    height: 350px;
}

.featured-image {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.featured-journey-card:hover .featured-image {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.badge-featured {
    top: var(--space-md);
    left: var(--space-md);
    background-color: var(--color-soft-gold);
    color: var(--color-deep-charcoal);
}

.badge-duration {
    top: var(--space-md);
    right: var(--space-md);
    background-color: var(--color-warm-ivory);
    color: var(--color-deep-charcoal);
}

.featured-content {
    padding: var(--space-xl);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

.featured-title {
    font-size:  2rem; font-size: 2rem; font-size:  clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.featured-desc {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.featured-benefits {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
    list-style: none;
}

.featured-benefits li {
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.featured-benefits li::before {
    content: "✦";
    color: var(--color-soft-gold);
}

.featured-details {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    padding-top: var(--space-md);
}

.featured-price {
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    color: var(--color-soft-gold);
}

.featured-group {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.featured-actions {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-md);
    margin-top: auto;
}

.featured-actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
}

.featured-link {
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--color-deep-charcoal);
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-decoration-color: var(--color-soft-gold);
    text-underline-offset: 4px;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .featured-journey-card {
        flex-direction: row;
        min-height: 600px;
    }
    
    .featured-image-wrapper {
        flex: 0 0 60%;
        height: auto; /* let flex take over */
    }
    
    .featured-content {
        flex: 0 0 40%;
        padding: var(--space-2xl) var(--space-xl);
    }
    
    .featured-actions {
        flex-direction: row;
    }
    
    .featured-actions .btn {
        width: auto;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Trip Detail Universal Layout
   ========================================================================== */
.trip-detail-layout {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-xl);
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .trip-detail-layout {
        flex-direction: row;
        align-items: flex-start;
    }
}
.trip-main-content {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 0; /* Prevents flex blowout */
}

/* Sticky Booking Sidebar */
.sticky-booking-sidebar {
    background-color: var(--color-pure-white);
    padding: var(--space-xl);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 100;
    transform: translateY(100%); /* hidden by default on mobile until triggered */
    transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}
.sticky-booking-sidebar.show-mobile {
    transform: translateY(0);
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .sticky-booking-sidebar {
        position: sticky;
        top: calc(var(--space-2xl) + 60px); /* Below header */
        width: 320px;
        transform: none;
        border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    }
}

/* Journey Overview Bar */
.journey-overview-bar {
    position: sticky;
    top: 0; /* Wait, header is fixed, so offset it by header height if needed, usually ~80px */
    z-index: 90;
    background-color: var(--color-pure-white);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    padding: var(--space-md) 0;
    overflow-x: auto;
    white-space: nowrap;
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .journey-overview-bar {
        top: 80px; /* Adjust based on actual header height */
    }
}
.journey-tabs {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--space-lg);
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}
.journey-tabs li a {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--color-charcoal);
    opacity: 0.7;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 8px;
    display: inline-block;
}
.journey-tabs li a.active, .journey-tabs li a:hover {
    opacity: 1;
    color: var(--color-deep-forest-green);
}
.journey-tabs li a::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--color-soft-gold);
    transition: width var(--transition-fast);
}
.journey-tabs li a.active::after, .journey-tabs li a:hover::after {
    width: 100%;
}

/* Overview Split */
.overview-split {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-xl);
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .overview-split {
        flex-direction: row;
    }
    .overview-left { flex: 0 0 65%; padding-right: var(--space-lg); }
    .overview-right { flex: 0 0 35%; }
}
.quick-facts-card {
    background-color: var(--color-warm-ivory);
    padding: var(--space-xl);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

/* Included / Excluded */
.included-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-xl);
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .included-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}
.included-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.included-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.icon-check { color: var(--color-soft-gold); font-weight: bold; }
.icon-cross { color: var(--color-charcoal); opacity: 0.5; font-weight: bold; }

/* Masonry Photo Gallery */
.masonry-grid {
    column-count: 2;
    column-gap: var(--space-sm);
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .masonry-grid { column-count: 3; }
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .masonry-grid { column-count: 4; }
}
.masonry-item {
    break-inside: avoid;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
    cursor: pointer;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}
.masonry-item img {
    width: 100%;
    display: block;
    transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}
.masonry-item:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Lightbox */
.lightbox {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
    background-color: rgba(0,0,0,0.95);
    z-index: 9999;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity var(--transition-normal);
}
.lightbox.active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}
.lightbox-img {
    max-width: 90%;
    max-height: 90%;
    object-fit: contain;
}
.lightbox-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    right: 30px;
    color: white;
    font-size: 3rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
}
.lightbox-nav {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    color: white;
    font-size: 3rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 20px;
}
.lightbox-prev { left: 10px; }
.lightbox-next { right: 10px; }

/* Horizontal Scroll Reviews */
.reviews-horizontal {
    display: flex;
    overflow-x: auto;
    gap: var(--space-lg);
    padding-bottom: var(--space-md);
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
}
.reviews-horizontal::-webkit-scrollbar { height: 6px; }
.reviews-horizontal::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: transparent; }
.reviews-horizontal::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: var(--color-soft-gold); border-radius: 4px; }
.review-card {
    flex: 0 0 300px;
    scroll-snap-align: start;
    background: var(--color-pure-white);
    padding: var(--space-lg);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .reviews-horizontal { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); overflow-x: visible; }
    .review-card { flex: auto; }
}

/* Itinerary specific tweaks */
.itinerary-accordion .faq-question {
    background-color: var(--color-warm-ivory);
    border: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}
.itinerary-accordion .faq-icon {
    transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}
.itinerary-accordion .faq-question[aria-expanded="true"] .faq-icon {
    transform: rotate(45deg);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Editorial Magazine Showcase (Experiences Hub)
   ========================================================================== */

.editorial-block {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-xl);
    align-items: center;
    padding: var(--space-2xl) 0;
}

.editorial-block.reverse {
    /* On mobile, it remains column, we only reverse on desktop */
}

.editorial-image-wrapper {
    width: 100%;
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 400px;
}

.editorial-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.8s ease;
}

.editorial-image-wrapper:hover .editorial-image {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.editorial-content {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-md);
}

.editorial-eyebrow {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-gold);
}

.editorial-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size:  2rem; font-size: 2rem; font-size:  clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem);
    color: var(--color-deep-charcoal);
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.editorial-desc {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--color-charcoal);
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.editorial-stats {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: var(--space-md) var(--space-lg);
    margin: var(--space-sm) 0 var(--space-lg);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    padding: var(--space-sm) 0;
}

.editorial-stat-item {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--color-deep-forest-green);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

/* Desktop */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .editorial-block {
        flex-direction: row;
        gap: var(--space-3xl);
    }
    
    .editorial-block.reverse {
        flex-direction: row-reverse;
    }
    
    .editorial-image-wrapper,
    .editorial-content {
        flex: 1;
    }
    
    .editorial-image-wrapper {
        height: 600px; /* Taller image on desktop */
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Helper / Quiz Section
   ========================================================================== */
.quiz-section {
    background-color: #1a2e1a; /* var(--color-deep-forest-green) */
    color: var(--color-warm-ivory);
    text-align: center;
}

.quiz-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
    gap: var(--space-xl);
    margin-top: var(--space-3xl);
}

.quiz-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 250, 240, 0.15);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: var(--space-xl) var(--space-lg);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-md);
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--color-warm-ivory);
    transition: transform var(--transition-medium), border-color var(--transition-medium), background var(--transition-medium);
    cursor: pointer;
}

.quiz-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: var(--color-gold);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.quiz-icon {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: var(--color-gold);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.quiz-text {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
    text-align: center;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   About Page: Founder Story
   ========================================================================== */

.about-split-layout {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-2xl);
    align-items: center;
}

.founder-image-wrapper {
    width: 100%;
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    /* Basic parallax setup */
    height: 500px; 
}

.parallax-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 120%; /* Extra height to allow movement */
    object-fit: cover;
    /* CSS-only parallax approximation using object-position on scroll or just a gentle zoom */
    /* Since we don't have a complex JS parallax library, we will rely on our slide-up animation and a slight transform */
    transition: transform 1s ease-out;
}

/* On hover it zooms slightly to give a dynamic feel if JS isn't scrolling */
.founder-image-wrapper:hover .parallax-img {
    transform: scale(1.05) translateY(-2%);
}

.founder-content {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-md);
}

.founder-signature {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--color-gold);
    margin-top: var(--space-md);
}

.founder-name {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-charcoal);
    margin-top: var(--space-xs);
}

/* Desktop Split */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .about-split-layout {
        flex-direction: row;
        gap: var(--space-3xl);
        align-items: center;
    }
    
    .founder-image-wrapper {
        flex: 0 0 40%;
        height: 700px; /* Taller on desktop */
    }
    
    .founder-content {
        flex: 0 0 60%;
        padding-left: var(--space-xl);
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   About Page: Core Values
   ========================================================================== */

.values-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-xl);
    margin-top: var(--space-2xl);
}

.value-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
    padding: var(--space-lg);
}

.value-icon-wrapper {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-gold);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--color-gold);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.value-icon-wrapper svg {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
}

.value-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--color-deep-charcoal);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.value-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--color-charcoal);
    line-height: 1.6;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .values-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .values-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   About Page: Team Section
   ========================================================================== */

.team-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-2xl);
    margin-top: var(--space-3xl);
}

.team-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
    transition: transform var(--transition-medium);
}

.team-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
}

.team-photo-wrapper {
    width: 180px;
    height: 180px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}

.team-photo {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform var(--transition-medium);
}

.team-card:hover .team-photo {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.team-name {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--color-deep-charcoal);
}

.team-role {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-gold);
}

.team-bio {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--color-charcoal);
    line-height: 1.5;
    opacity: 0.8;
    max-width: 250px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   About Page: Trust Strip
   ========================================================================== */
.trust-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-xl);
    text-align: center;
}

.trust-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-xs);
}

.trust-icon {
    color: var(--color-gold);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.trust-text {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--color-deep-charcoal);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .team-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    .trust-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .team-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Blog Components
   ========================================================================== */

/* Blog Hero */
.blog-hero {
    height: 40vh;
    min-height: 400px;
    background-color: var(--color-warm-ivory);
    background-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1507525428034-b723cf961d3e?q=80&w=1600&auto=format&fit=crop');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
}

.blog-hero::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255,250,240,0.7), rgba(255,250,240,0.95));
}

.blog-hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    max-width: 800px;
    padding: 0 var(--space-md);
}

.blog-hero-eyebrow {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-gold);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
    display: block;
}

.blog-hero-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size:  2.5rem; font-size: 2.5rem; font-size:  clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
    color: var(--color-deep-charcoal);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.blog-hero-subtitle {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--color-charcoal);
    opacity: 0.9;
}

/* Featured Article */
.featured-article {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    background: var(--color-white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-3xl);
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    transition: transform var(--transition-medium), box-shadow var(--transition-medium);
}

.featured-article:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}

.featured-img-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 300px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.featured-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform var(--transition-medium);
}

.featured-article:hover .featured-img {
    transform: scale(1.03);
}

.featured-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: var(--space-md);
    left: var(--space-md);
    background: var(--color-gold);
    color: var(--color-white);
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    z-index: 2;
}

.featured-content {
    padding: var(--space-2xl) var(--space-xl);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

/* Filter Bar */
.filter-bar {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--space-md);
    overflow-x: auto;
    padding-bottom: var(--space-md);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
    -ms-overflow-style: none;  /* IE and Edge */
    scrollbar-width: none;  /* Firefox */
}

.filter-bar::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
}

.category-pill {
    white-space: nowrap;
    padding: 8px 20px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--color-charcoal);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--transition-medium);
    background: transparent;
}

.category-pill:hover, .category-pill.active {
    background: var(--color-gold);
    border-color: var(--color-gold);
    color: var(--color-white);
}

/* Blog Layout Grid */
.blog-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-3xl);
}

/* Article Grid */
.article-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-xl);
}

.article-card {
    background: var(--color-white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    transition: transform var(--transition-medium), box-shadow var(--transition-medium);
    height: 100%;
}

.article-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
}

.article-img-wrapper {
    height: 220px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.article-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform var(--transition-medium);
}

.article-card:hover .article-img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.article-content {
    padding: var(--space-lg);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex: 1;
}

.article-category {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-gold);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.article-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--color-deep-charcoal);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.article-excerpt {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--color-charcoal);
    opacity: 0.8;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
    flex: 1;
}

.article-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
    margin-top: auto;
    padding-top: var(--space-md);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

.author-avatar {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.meta-text {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--color-charcoal);
    opacity: 0.7;
}

/* Pagination */
.pagination {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: var(--space-xs);
    margin-top: var(--space-3xl);
}

.page-num {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--color-charcoal);
    text-decoration: none;
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.page-num:hover {
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

.page-num.active {
    background: var(--color-gold);
    color: var(--color-white);
}

/* Sidebar */
.sidebar {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-2xl);
}

.sidebar-widget {
    background: var(--color-white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: var(--space-xl);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
}

.widget-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--color-deep-charcoal);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    padding-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.popular-list, .category-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-md);
}

.popular-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
}

.popular-item:hover .popular-title {
    color: var(--color-gold);
}

.popular-thumb {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    object-fit: cover;
}

.popular-title {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--color-deep-charcoal);
    line-height: 1.3;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.category-link {
    text-decoration: none;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    color: var(--color-charcoal);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.category-link:hover {
    color: var(--color-gold);
}

/* Desktop & Tablet */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .featured-article {
        flex-direction: row;
    }
    .featured-img-wrapper {
        width: 50%;
        height: auto;
        min-height: 400px;
    }
    .featured-content {
        width: 50%;
    }
    
    .article-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .blog-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr;
    }
    .article-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Blog Article Components
   ========================================================================== */

/* Reading Progress Bar */
.reading-progress-bar {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--color-gold);
    z-index: 9999;
    width: 0%;
    transition: width 0.1s ease-out;
}

/* Article Header */
.article-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: var(--space-2xl) var(--space-md) var(--space-xl);
}

.article-header .breadcrumb-nav {
    justify-content: center;
}

.article-header-category {
    display: inline-block;
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
    color: var(--color-gold);
    padding: 6px 16px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.article-header-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size:  2.5rem; font-size: 2.5rem; font-size:  clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
    color: var(--color-deep-charcoal);
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.article-header-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: var(--space-md);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--color-charcoal);
    padding-top: var(--space-md);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

.article-header-author {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.article-header-avatar {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.article-share {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
    margin-left: auto;
}

.share-btn {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    color: var(--color-charcoal);
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.share-btn:hover {
    background: var(--color-gold);
    border-color: var(--color-gold);
    color: var(--color-white);
}

/* Article Hero Image */
.article-hero-img-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto var(--space-3xl);
    padding: 0 var(--space-md);
}

.article-hero-img {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 16/9;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

/* Article Layout & Body */
.article-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-3xl);
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.article-main {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto; /* Center on mobile when 1 column */
}

.article-body h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: var(--color-deep-charcoal);
    margin-top: var(--space-2xl);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    scroll-margin-top: 100px; /* For TOC anchoring */
}

.article-body h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: var(--color-deep-charcoal);
    margin-top: var(--space-xl);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.article-body p {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1.125rem; /* 18px */
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--color-charcoal);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.article-body ul, .article-body ol {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
    padding-left: var(--space-xl);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--color-charcoal);
}

.article-body li {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.article-body ul li {
    list-style-type: none;
    position: relative;
}

.article-body ul li::before {
    content: '?';
    position: absolute;
    left: -20px;
    color: var(--color-gold);
}

/* Pull Quote */
.pull-quote {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--color-deep-charcoal);
    line-height: 1.4;
    padding: var(--space-md) 0 var(--space-md) var(--space-lg);
    margin: var(--space-2xl) 0;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--color-gold);
    background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.05), transparent);
}

/* Article Images */
.article-figure {
    margin: var(--space-2xl) 0;
    text-align: center;
}

.article-figure img {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

.article-caption {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--color-charcoal);
    opacity: 0.7;
    margin-top: var(--space-sm);
    display: block;
}

/* Article Sidebar */
.article-sidebar {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-xl);
}

.sticky-wrapper {
    position: sticky;
    top: 100px;
}

.toc-card, .sidebar-cta-card {
    background: var(--color-ivory);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: var(--space-xl);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.toc-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--color-deep-charcoal);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    padding-bottom: var(--space-sm);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

.toc-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
}

.toc-link {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--color-charcoal);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    border-left: 2px solid transparent;
    padding-left: 10px;
}

.toc-link:hover {
    color: var(--color-gold);
}

.toc-link.active {
    color: var(--color-gold);
    font-weight: 600;
    border-left-color: var(--color-gold);
}

.sidebar-cta-card {
    background: var(--color-deep-forest-green);
    color: var(--color-warm-ivory);
    text-align: center;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-gold);
}

.sidebar-cta-card .btn {
    width: 100%;
}

/* Author Bio */
.author-bio-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-lg);
    background: var(--color-ivory);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: var(--space-2xl);
    margin-top: var(--space-3xl);
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
}

.author-bio-img {
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 3px solid var(--color-white);
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

.author-bio-name {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: var(--color-deep-charcoal);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.author-bio-title {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-gold);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

/* Engagement Widget */
.engagement-widget {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: var(--space-md);
    margin: var(--space-2xl) 0;
    padding: var(--space-xl) 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

.engagement-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--color-deep-charcoal);
}

.engagement-btn {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: transparent;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 500;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.engagement-btn:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-gold);
    color: var(--color-gold);
}

.engagement-btn.active {
    background: var(--color-gold);
    color: var(--color-white);
    border-color: var(--color-gold);
}

/* Desktop Styles */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .author-bio-card {
        flex-direction: row;
        text-align: left;
        align-items: flex-start;
    }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .article-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 7fr 3fr;
    }
    .article-main {
        margin: 0;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Contact Page Components
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-hero {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 50vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    padding-top: var(--header-height);
    text-align: center;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.contact-hero::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255, 250, 240, 0.4), rgba(255, 250, 240, 0.9));
}

.contact-hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 800px;
    padding: var(--space-xl);
}

.contact-hero-eyebrow {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-gold);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.contact-hero-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size:  2.5rem; font-size: 2.5rem; font-size:  clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
    color: var(--color-deep-charcoal);
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.contact-hero-subtitle {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--color-charcoal);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Contact Layout */
.contact-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-3xl);
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Form Styles */
.contact-form-card {
    background: var(--color-white);
    padding: var(--space-2xl);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

.contact-form-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    color: var(--color-deep-charcoal);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

.form-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-lg);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.form-group label {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--color-deep-charcoal);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.form-group label span {
    color: var(--color-gold);
}

.form-input, .form-select, .form-textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 14px 16px;
    background: var(--color-ivory);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--color-deep-charcoal);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.form-textarea {
    min-height: 120px;
    resize: vertical;
}

.form-input:focus, .form-select:focus, .form-textarea:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--color-gold);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
}

.form-checkbox-group {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-top: var(--space-xl);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

.form-checkbox {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    accent-color: var(--color-gold);
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.form-checkbox-label {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--color-charcoal);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.form-error {
    display: none;
    color: #6B8E23; /* Sage Green */
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    margin-top: 6px;
}

.form-group.has-error .form-input,
.form-group.has-error .form-select,
.form-group.has-error .form-textarea {
    border-color: #6B8E23;
}

.form-group.has-error .form-error {
    display: block;
}

.privacy-microcopy {
    display: block;
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--color-charcoal);
    opacity: 0.7;
    margin-top: var(--space-md);
}

/* Sidebar Widget */
.sidebar-widget {
    background: var(--color-ivory);
    padding: var(--space-xl);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
}

.sidebar-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--color-deep-charcoal);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
    padding-bottom: var(--space-sm);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

/* Timeline */
.timeline-steps {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-lg);
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 30px;
}

.timeline-steps::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 8px;
    top: 5px;
    bottom: 15px;
    width: 2px;
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}

.timeline-step {
    position: relative;
}

.timeline-step::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: -30px;
    top: 5px;
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--color-ivory);
    border: 3px solid var(--color-gold);
    z-index: 1;
}

.timeline-step-title {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--color-deep-charcoal);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.timeline-step-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--color-charcoal);
}

/* Direct Contact Info */
.direct-contact-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.direct-contact-icon {
    color: var(--color-gold);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.direct-contact-text h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: var(--color-charcoal);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.direct-contact-text p {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--color-deep-charcoal);
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* Trust Badges */
.trust-badge-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-md);
}

.trust-badge-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    background: var(--color-white);
    padding: 12px 16px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

.trust-badge-item svg {
    color: var(--color-gold);
}

.trust-badge-item span {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-deep-charcoal);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .form-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .contact-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 6fr 4fr;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Thank You Page Components
   ========================================================================== */
.thank-you-layout {
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    padding: var(--space-3xl) var(--space-md);
    background: var(--color-warm-ivory);
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.thank-you-layout::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1507525428034-b723cf961d3e?q=80&w=1600&auto=format&fit=crop');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    opacity: 0.1;
    z-index: 0;
}

.thank-you-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    max-width: 600px;
    width: 100%;
}

/* Animated Checkmark */
.checkmark-container {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    margin: 0 auto var(--space-xl);
}

.checkmark-circle {
    stroke-dasharray: 166;
    stroke-dashoffset: 166;
    stroke-width: 2;
    stroke-miterlimit: 10;
    stroke: var(--color-gold);
    fill: none;
    animation: stroke 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.65, 0, 0.45, 1) forwards;
}

.checkmark-check {
    transform-origin: 50% 50%;
    stroke-dasharray: 48;
    stroke-dashoffset: 48;
    stroke: var(--color-gold);
    animation: stroke 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.65, 0, 0.45, 1) 0.6s forwards;
}

@keyframes stroke {
    100% { stroke-dashoffset: 0; }
}

/* Sequential Animations */
.stagger-1 { animation: slideUp 0.8s ease forwards 0.2s; opacity: 0; }
.stagger-2 { animation: slideUp 0.8s ease forwards 0.4s; opacity: 0; }
.stagger-3 { animation: slideUp 0.8s ease forwards 0.6s; opacity: 0; }
.stagger-4 { animation: slideUp 0.8s ease forwards 0.8s; opacity: 0; }
.stagger-5 { animation: slideUp 0.8s ease forwards 1.0s; opacity: 0; }

.thank-you-eyebrow {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-gold);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.thank-you-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size:  2.5rem; font-size: 2.5rem; font-size:  clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
    color: var(--color-deep-charcoal);
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.thank-you-body {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--color-charcoal);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.thank-you-secondary {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--color-charcoal);
    opacity: 0.8;
}

/* 3-Card Mini Preview */
.mini-preview-container {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: var(--space-3xl) auto 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.mini-preview-label {
    display: block;
    text-align: center;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: var(--color-charcoal);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
    opacity: 0.7;
}

.mini-preview-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
    gap: var(--space-md);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
}

.mini-card {
    background: var(--color-white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    overflow: hidden;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

.mini-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}

.mini-card-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 120px;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.mini-card-content {
    padding: var(--space-md);
    text-align: left;
}

.mini-card-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--color-deep-charcoal);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.mini-card-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--color-charcoal);
}

.thank-you-footer {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--color-charcoal);
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: var(--space-2xl);
    padding-top: var(--space-xl);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

.thank-you-footer a {
    color: var(--color-gold);
    font-weight: 500;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.thank-you-footer a:hover {
    color: var(--color-deep-charcoal);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE LAYOUT OVERRIDES 
   ========================================================================== */

/* --- 1. Journey Cards Grid (.experiences-grid, .featured-journey-card) --- */
/* Desktop 1280px+ */
@media (min-width: 1280px) {
    .experiences-grid, .featured-journeys-grid, .journey-grid {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr) !important;
    }
    
}
/* Tablet 768px - 1279px */
@media (max-width: 1279px) and (min-width: 768px) {
    .experiences-grid, .featured-journeys-grid, .journey-grid {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    }
    
}
/* Mobile below 768px */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .experiences-grid, .featured-journeys-grid, .journey-grid {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    }
    
}
/* Ensure Card text is never truncated */
.featured-journey-card h1, .featured-journey-card h2, .featured-journey-card h3, .featured-journey-card p, .featured-journey-card span,
.experience-card h1, .experience-card h2, .experience-card h3, .experience-card p, .experience-card span {
    white-space: normal !important;
    overflow: visible !important;
    text-overflow: clip !important;
}

/* --- 2. Alternating Image-Text Rows --- */
/* Desktop 1280px+ */
@media (min-width: 1280px) {
    .persona-row, .who-we-serve, .image-text-row, .journey-block {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: row;
        align-items: stretch;
    }
    .persona-row.reverse, .who-we-serve.reverse, .image-text-row.reverse, .journey-block.reverse {
        flex-direction: row-reverse;
    }
    .persona-image-wrapper {
        flex: 1;
    }
    .persona-content {
        flex: 1;
    }
}
/* Tablet 768px - 1279px */
@media (max-width: 1279px) and (min-width: 768px) {
    .persona-row, .who-we-serve, .image-text-row, .journey-block {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: row;
        align-items: stretch;
        gap: 2rem !important;
        padding: 1rem !important;
    }
    .persona-row.reverse, .who-we-serve.reverse, .image-text-row.reverse, .journey-block.reverse {
        flex-direction: row-reverse;
    }
}
/* Mobile below 768px */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .persona-row, .who-we-serve, .image-text-row, .journey-block {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
    }
    /* Ensure image is always on top (DOM order or reverse) */
    .persona-image-wrapper, .image-wrapper, .block-image {
        order: -1;
        width: 100% !important;
        height: 260px !important;
    }
    .persona-image-wrapper img, .image-wrapper img, .block-image img {
        width: 100% !important;
        height: 100% !important;
        object-fit: cover !important;
    }
}

/* --- 3. Pricing Cards --- */
/* Desktop */
@media (min-width: 1280px) {
    .pricing-grid {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr) !important;
    }
}
/* Tablet */
@media (max-width: 1279px) and (min-width: 768px) {
    .pricing-grid {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr) !important;
        gap: 1rem !important;
    }
    .pricing-card {
        padding: 1.5rem !important;
    }
}
/* Mobile */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .pricing-grid {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 2rem !important;
    }
    .pricing-card.featured {
        order: -1 !important;
    }
}

/* --- 4. Process/Timeline --- */
/* Desktop */
@media (min-width: 1280px) {
    .process-timeline, .timeline-steps {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: row;
        align-items: flex-start;
        justify-content: space-between;
    }
    .process-step, .timeline-step {
        flex: 1;
    }
}
/* Tablet */
@media (max-width: 1279px) and (min-width: 768px) {
    .process-timeline, .timeline-steps {
        display: grid !important;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
        gap: 2rem !important;
    }
    .process-timeline::before, .timeline-steps::before, .process-line {
        display: none !important;
    }
}
/* Mobile */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .process-timeline, .timeline-steps {
        display: grid !important;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 2rem !important;
    }
    .process-timeline::before, .timeline-steps::before, .process-line {
        display: none !important;
    }
    .process-step, .timeline-step {
        border-left: 3px solid var(--color-gold);
        padding-left: 1.5rem;
    }
}

/* --- 5. Blog Grid --- */
/* Desktop */
@media (min-width: 1280px) {
    .blog-layout {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 3fr 1fr !important;
        gap: 3rem !important;
    }
    .blog-grid, .article-grid {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr) !important;
    }
}
/* Tablet */
@media (max-width: 1279px) and (min-width: 768px) {
    .blog-layout {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
    }
    .blog-grid, .article-grid {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    }
}
/* Mobile */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .blog-layout {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
    }
    .blog-grid, .article-grid {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    }
}

/* --- 6. Team Cards --- */
/* Desktop */
@media (min-width: 1280px) {
    .team-grid {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr) !important;
    }
}
/* Tablet */
@media (max-width: 1279px) and (min-width: 768px) {
    .team-grid {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    }
}
/* Mobile */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .team-grid {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
        gap: 1rem !important;
    }
    .team-card {
        padding: 1rem !important;
    }
}

/* --- 7. Footer Grid --- */
/* Desktop */
@media (min-width: 1280px) {
    .footer-grid {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr) !important;
    }
}
/* Tablet */
@media (max-width: 1279px) and (min-width: 768px) {
    .footer-grid {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    }
}
/* Mobile */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .footer-grid {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        text-align: center !important;
    }
    .footer-col {
        align-items: center !important;
    }
}

/* --- 8. FAQ Accordion --- */
.faq-item, .faq-container, .faq-question {
    width: 100% !important;
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .faq-question {
        padding: 1rem 0.5rem !important;
        min-height: 54px !important; /* Ensure tap target is at least 54px */
    }
}

/* --- 9. Testimonial Slider --- */
/* Desktop */
@media (min-width: 1280px) {
    .testimonial-slider-container, .testimonial-slides {
        max-width: 750px !important;
        margin: 0 auto !important;
    }
}
/* Tablet */
@media (max-width: 1279px) and (min-width: 768px) {
    .testimonial-slider-container, .testimonial-slides {
        max-width: 90% !important;
        margin: 0 auto !important;
    }
}
/* Mobile */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .testimonial-slider-container, .testimonial-slides {
        max-width: 100% !important;
        margin: 0 auto !important;
    }
    .testimonial-text {
        font-size: 1.15rem !important; /* Larger font */
    }
    .testimonial-controls, .slider-arrows {
        /* Arrows below text */
        position: relative !important;
        margin-top: 1.5rem !important;
        display: flex !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        width: 100% !important;
    }
}

/* --- 10. Hero Content --- */
/* Mobile */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .hero-content {
        text-align: center !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
    }
    .hero-cta, .hero-cta-group {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        gap: 1rem !important;
    }
    .hero-cta .btn, .hero-cta-group .btn {
        width: 100% !important;
    }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   FORMS & SPECIAL COMPONENTS RESPONSIVE OVERRIDES 
   ========================================================================== */

/* --- 1. Consultation Form (.contact-form-container, .contact-form-card, .consult-form) --- */
/* Desktop / Tablet Layout for Consultation section */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .contact-form-container {
        display: grid !important;
        grid-template-columns: 3fr 2fr !important;
        gap: 3rem !important;
        align-items: flex-start !important;
    }
}
@media (max-width: 1279px) and (min-width: 768px) {
    .contact-form-container {
        gap: 2rem !important;
    }
}
/* Mobile Form Layout */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .contact-form-container {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
    }
    .consultation-sidebar, .contact-info-card {
        order: 2 !important;
        margin-top: 2rem !important;
    }
    .contact-form-card, .consult-form {
        order: 1 !important;
        width: 100% !important;
    }
    .form-group.half, .form-row .form-group {
        width: 100% !important;
    }
    .form-input, .form-select, .form-textarea, .btn {
        width: 100% !important;
    }
    .form-label {
        display: block !important;
        margin-bottom: 0.5rem !important;
    }
    .consult-form button[type="submit"], #full-contact-form button[type="submit"] {
        width: 100% !important;
        min-height: 52px !important;
    }
    .form-error {
        font-size: 0.85rem !important;
        white-space: normal !important;
        overflow: visible !important;
    }
}

/* --- 2. Cost Comparison Table --- */
@media (max-width: 1279px) and (min-width: 768px) {
    .cost-comparison-section > div[style*="overflow-x"] {
        overflow-x: auto !important;
        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch !important;
    }
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .cost-comparison-section table {
        display: block !important;
        min-width: 100% !important;
    }
    .cost-comparison-section thead {
        display: none !important;
    }
    .cost-comparison-section tbody {
        display: block !important;
    }
    .cost-comparison-section tr {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        margin-bottom: 1rem !important;
        border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.1) !important;
        border-radius: 8px !important;
        overflow: hidden !important;
        box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.05) !important;
    }
    .cost-comparison-section td {
        display: flex !important;
        justify-content: space-between !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        padding: 1rem !important;
        text-align: right !important;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05) !important;
    }
    .cost-comparison-section td:last-child {
        border-bottom: none !important;
    }
    /* First TD becomes the header */
    .cost-comparison-section td:first-child {
        background-color: var(--color-gold) !important;
        color: var(--color-ivory) !important;
        text-align: left !important;
        font-family: var(--font-heading) !important;
        font-size: 1.1rem !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
    }
    .cost-comparison-section td:first-child::before {
        display: none !important;
    }
    .cost-comparison-section td::before {
        content: attr(data-label);
        font-weight: 600 !important;
        text-align: left !important;
        color: var(--color-charcoal) !important;
        font-size: 0.9rem !important;
        margin-right: 1rem !important;
    }
}

/* --- 3. Trip Detail Sticky Sidebar --- */
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .sticky-booking-sidebar {
        position: sticky !important;
        top: 100px !important; /* var(--header-height) */
        width: 320px !important;
        align-self: flex-start !important;
    }
}
@media (max-width: 1023px) {
    .sticky-booking-sidebar {
        /* On tablet/mobile, we'll keep it static in flow, but add a fixed bottom bar */
        position: relative !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        margin-bottom: 2rem !important;
    }
    /* The trigger button becomes the sticky bar */
    #mobile-book-toggle {
        display: flex !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        border-radius: 0 !important;
        bottom: 0 !important;
        right: 0 !important;
        left: 0 !important;
        padding: 1rem !important;
        font-size: 1.1rem !important;
        min-height: 60px !important;
    }
}

/* --- 4. Photo Gallery (.masonry-grid) --- */
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .masonry-grid {
        column-count: 3 !important;
    }
}
@media (max-width: 1023px) and (min-width: 768px) {
    .masonry-grid {
        column-count: 2 !important;
    }
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .masonry-grid {
        display: grid !important;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
        gap: 10px !important;
    }
    .masonry-item {
        display: block !important;
        margin-bottom: 0 !important;
    }
    .masonry-item img {
        width: 100% !important;
        aspect-ratio: 1 / 1 !important;
        object-fit: cover !important;
    }
}

/* --- 5. Overview Tab Bar (.journey-tabs) --- */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .journey-tabs {
        display: flex !important;
        overflow-x: auto !important;
        white-space: nowrap !important;
        scrollbar-width: none !important; /* Firefox */
        -ms-overflow-style: none !important; /* IE/Edge */
        padding-bottom: 10px !important; /* breathing room for scroll */
    }
    .journey-tabs::-webkit-scrollbar {
        display: none !important; /* Chrome/Safari */
    }
    .journey-tabs li {
        flex: 0 0 auto !important;
    }
}

/* --- 6. Itinerary Accordion --- */
.itinerary-accordion {
    width: 100% !important;
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .itinerary-accordion .faq-question {
        min-height: 48px !important;
        padding: 12px 10px !important;
    }
    .itinerary-accordion .faq-text {
        font-size: 1.1rem !important; /* Reduce font size slightly */
    }
}

/* --- 7. Blog Article Layout --- */
@media (min-width: 1280px) {
    .blog-layout {
        display: grid !important;
        grid-template-columns: 7fr 3fr !important; /* 70/30 */
        gap: 3rem !important;
    }
    .blog-sidebar {
        position: sticky !important;
        top: 100px !important;
        align-self: flex-start !important;
    }
}
@media (max-width: 1279px) and (min-width: 768px) {
    .blog-layout {
        display: grid !important;
        grid-template-columns: 65fr 35fr !important; /* 65/35 */
        gap: 2rem !important;
    }
    .blog-sidebar {
        position: sticky !important;
        top: 100px !important;
        align-self: flex-start !important;
    }
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .blog-layout {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
    }
    .blog-sidebar {
        position: static !important;
        margin-top: 2rem !important;
    }
}

/* --- 8. Newsletter Form --- */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .newsletter-form {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: row !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        gap: 1rem !important;
    }
    .newsletter-input {
        flex: 1 !important;
    }
    .newsletter-btn {
        flex-shrink: 0 !important;
    }
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .newsletter-form {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        gap: 1rem !important;
    }
    .newsletter-input, .newsletter-btn {
        width: 100% !important;
    }
}


.cookie-link { color: var(--color-warm-ivory) !important; }

/* --- Dark Text Variant for Lighter Hero Sections --- */
.navbar-dark-text .nav-link {
    color: var(--color-charcoal) !important;
}
.navbar-dark-text .hamburger-line {
    background-color: var(--color-charcoal) !important;
}
.navbar-dark-text .nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--color-soft-gold) !important;
}